Diversity Fortnight officially spans 20th February to 7th March 2017, with some more events occuring alongside. It has been made by possible by the contribution and support of individuals across the faculties and Professional Services of the University. We hope that you get involved in the events and join us in celebrating the diversity of the University of Southampton.
9th February
Southampton Stonewall Lecture 2017 - Dagmar Herzog, 'Love and Perversion: The Modern History of Homophobia'
18:00 - 21:00 Avenue Campus, organised by Humanities
12th February
Faith and sexuality discussion and meet up
12:00 - 13:00, 41 University Road, University Chaplaincy, Highfield Campus
13th February
Rainbow handprints
10:00 - 15:00, Concourse (SU), Highfield Campus
20th February
Diversity Fortnight Showcase
10:00 - 16:00 Garden Court - includng the events and workshops listed below.
Scientist Treasure Hunt
Starts 20th February and run through to 7th March, organised by Physics & Astronomy.
21st February
Student Success Drop In - Highfield
12:00 - 14:00, 67/1007, organised by Student Services (BME Working Group)
Book your place here
22nd February
Student Success Drop In - Southampton General Hospital
11:00 - 13:00, AB225, University Hospital, organised by Student Services (BME Working Group)
Book your place here
Student Success Drop In - Avenue Campus
14:00 - 16:00, 65/1163, organised by Student Services (BME Working Group)
Book your place here
LGBT+ Mental Health Discussion Panel
14:00 - 16:00, organised by LGBT+ Pulse Network
E&D in the Law around Us: Students' Perspective
13:00 - 15:00 04/4003, organised by Southampton Law School.
23rd February
Student Success Drop In - Winchester School of Art (WSA)
12:00 - 14:00, WSA Cafe, organised by Student Services (BME Working Group)
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The Human Library
12:00 - 14:00, organised by Health Sciences
Further information can be found here
Trans Identities on Screen
18:00 - 20:00, Building 65, Lecture Theatre A (1133), Avenue Campus
25th February
Hampshire Pride
13:00 - 19:30, University of Winchester
27th February
Researchers' Café
12:00 - 13:30, organised by Public Engagement with Research Unit
28th February
Bridging the Gap
13:30 - 15:00 45/2040, organised by the Chaplaincy & Doctoral College
Book your place here
1st March
Diversity Lunch
46/5031 Physics Seminar Room, organised by Physical Sciences and Engineering
E&D in the Law around Us: Different Legal Perspectives
13:00 - 15:00 04/4003, organised by Southampton Law School
Returning to work with Confidence after parent / carers leave
12:30 - 14:30, B34/R2003, Highfield Campus
2nd March
The Power of Deep Listening: connecting with our senses for better communication
13:00 - 14:30, 34/4005, organised by the Doctoral College
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Student Success Drop In - Winchester School of Art (WSA)
12:00 - 13:30, B177 Boldrewood Innovation Campus, organised by Student Services (BME Working Group)
Book your place here
3rd March
Diversity Lunch
53/4025 Mountbatten Seminar Room, organised by Physical Sciences and Engineering
Student Success Drop In - National Oceanography Centre
12:00 - 14:00, 234/00, National Oceanography Centre, organised by Student Services (BME Working Group)
Book your place here
National and International Action for Change and Opposing Prejudice and Injustice
54/7003 (Maths Tower)
Workshop one: 12:00-12:45
A light buffet will be provided from 12:45
Workshop two: 13:15-14:00
Guest speaker: Fiona Roberts UNISON South East Region Women's Officer
7th March
Diversity Fortnight Gala
16:00 - 19:00 Hartley Suite
11th March
Southampton's International Womens' Day
10:00 - 16:00 WestQuay (LG floor)
15th - 17th March
3rd Workshop on String Theory and Gender
Organised by Oscar Dias, Andy O'Bannon, Kostas Skenderis and Marika Taylor (STAG Research Centre, Mathematical Science and Physics & Astronomy)
30th March - 1st April
SiS 2017: Language Ideologies in the Spanish speaking world context
Avenue Campus, Faculty